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Meanwhile, even though your Folic Acid status is great and red blood cells appear normal, not having enough B12 will cause homocysteine to build up, leading to neurological damage and changes in DNA function without you realizing it until symptoms set in
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Conditions such as atrophic gastritis (thinning of the stomach lining), Pernicious anemia (which makes it harder for your body to absorb Vitamin B12), Intestinal diseases such as crohns disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth and immune system disorders such as Graves disease or lupus can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency in the body
In addition, high levels of homocysteine may also make the blood clot more easily than it should